In this issue:
If you have feedback about these topics, or any recent experiences about health or care services you think we should know about, give Healthwatch Tameside a call on 0161 667 2526. Or email info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk
Thank you.
In our last ebulletin, we talked about deciding which topics to include in our work plan for 2021/22.
Thank you to everyone who has already completed the survey.
In case you missed it, here is the link, which also includes more information www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/healthwatch-tameside-workplan-priorities-survey
This week we are posting out paper copies of the survey to people on our mailing list who have not provided an email address.
You can give Healthwatch Tameside a call on 0161 667 2526 if you need help with the survey, or would like to complete it over the phone. Or you can email info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk
Children's mental health week
Children's Mental Health Week is run by children's mental health charity Place2Be to focus on the importance of looking after our emotional wellbeing from an early age. This year's theme is ''Express Yourself".
Online resources for children and young people to creatively express themselves to improve mental health can be found at www.tameside.gov.uk/Newsroom/Articles/Online-resources-for-children-and-young-people-to
2021 GP patient survey
The 2021 GP Patient survey is now live. It is sent out to a targeted selection of patients nationally and assesses their experience of healthcare services provided by GP practices, including experience of access, making appointments, the quality of care received from healthcare professionals, patient health and experience of NHS services when their GP practice was closed.
Last year, almost 740,000 people gave feedback on around 6,800 GP practices across England. Due to changes made as a result of COVID-19, it is more important than ever that if you are selected to receive a survey, that you share your experiences of using local GP and health services.
Partnership Engagement Network virtual conference
Save the date!
The Partnership Engagement Network (PEN) enables everyone to play an active role in developing the approaches that are taken in the delivery and commissioning of services. The next virtual PEN Conference will take place on Tuesday 9 March 2021 (2.00pm – 4.30pm) and will cover:
In the meantime please secure your place at the conference by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/partnership-engagement-network-conference-march-2021-tickets-137395953997
COVID-19 vaccinations
Information about the new vaccine is available at https://tamesideandglossop.nhsvaccinations.co.uk/ and www.tameside.gov.uk/covidvaccine If you receive a letter inviting you to one of the national vaccination centres, please do not panic if this is too far to travel. You will also be invited to receive the vaccination closer to home by your GP, and it is OK to wait for this.
The vaccination is free - you will not be asked for payment or for your bank details.
Additional information can be found on the government website at www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme
COVID-19 update
For information on the latest restrictions for Tameside, local support, advice and service changes, visit: www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus
A leaflet has been produced by the NHS about keeping safe whilst isolating at home - www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/12/C0719_COVID-Isolating-at-Home-Safety-Netting-Leaflet-Revised-FINAL-171220.pdf
Rapid testing - this is targeted COVID-19 Rapid Testing for key workers with no symptoms. More information is available at www.tameside.gov.uk/rapidtesting
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